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trinket

trin·ket

trinket

 
 
pronunciation:
trIng kiht
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a small piece of jewelry or other object used for decoration, usually inexpensive.
On the shelf she'd placed her bracelets, pretty little boxes, glass animals, and other trinkets.
similar words:
charm, knickknack, ornament, spangle
definition 2: an object of small size and value, usually having little purpose other than mild amusement.
He bought a few trinkets on his vacation to bring back to his friends.
synonyms:
trifle
similar words:
memento, plaything, souvenir, token, toy